TechRadar · November 7, 2026 · On the brief until November 21, 2026

'Gen Z uses AI the way their grandparents smoked': Students say they feel pressured to use AI, and many would ban it if they could

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THE AI ANGLE

Creating unwanted academic and personal dependency

A survey by Fizz found that ninety-six percent of college students use artificial intelligence, yet fifty-six percent would support a total ban. Sixty-four percent of respondents report feeling pressure from instructors and institutions to adopt the tools. Frequent users now worry that coursework, career preparation, and daily routines would become harder without software assistance.

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THE TEACHING ANGLE

Students feel forced by institutions and job markets to use artificial intelligence, even while worrying about cognitive decline, environmental damage, and lost interpersonal skills.

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'Gen Z uses AI the way their grandparents smoked': Students say they feel pressured to use AI, and many would ban it if they could

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